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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 984.96 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 984.96 and 223.68 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 984.96 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/984.96 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 984.96 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 220,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,315.85/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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